Celtic Invasion: Day 1 (Patreon)

June 4 CIV 2022

The trip started off a little rough. We were supposed to get three nine seater vans. The day before the invasion, Enterprise called to tell me the vans wouldn’t show up. Would three 7-seaters work? Possibly.

Come Saturday morning, I learned the answer was no.

They only had TWO 7-seaters with not enough trunk space for 21 invaders plus a 5 seater with lots trunk space. In the end, we had to get a fourth car.

We made our way to the beautiful Scottish village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. It was as pretty as advertised. I just wish we had more time to explore.

Instead, we got lunch and headed to the pier. We boarded a boat for Cruise Loch Lomond and spent a relaxing afternoon on the water.

It was already three and an hour-long drive to Ormidale Estate. We grabbed some coffee and hit the road.

I like starting my trips with my pasta dinner. It’s my secret sauce. It’s not really much of a secret. The biggest secret is it’s a delightful meal to make when everyone helps out. It’s a wonderful way to come together as a group.

It usually involves everyone going to the store as well and enjoying the fun international shopping experience. But we were tight on time. So Gwen went to the store with a couple helpers while I prepared the kitchen.

Everyone got involved, cutting onions, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, preparing a salad or green beans, some helped with dishes, and most everyone had a drink when Gwen got back from the store.

The dinner was fantastic as usual. People were happy and cheerful. I finished up the evening with a set of fun songs, before crashing far too late